Special Report, Issues 132-139The Board., 1972 |
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Page 57 - ... to the Federal Government in scientific matters. This provision accounts for the close ties that have always existed between the Academy and the Government, although the Academy is not a governmental agency. The National Research Council was established by the Academy in 1916, at the request of President Wilson, to enable scientists generally to associate their efforts with those of the limited membership of the Academy in service to the nation, to society, and to science at home and abroad.
Page 70 - Council thus work to serve the national interest, to foster the sound development of science and engineering, and to promote their effective application for the benefit of society. The DIVISION OF ENGINEERING is one of the eight major Divisions into which the National Research Council is organized for the conduct of its work. Its membership includes representatives of the nation's leading technical societies as well as a number of members-at-large. Its Chairman is appointed by the Council of the...
Page 13 - The contents of this paper reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the State of California. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.
Page 70 - March 3, 1863, and supported by private and public funds, the Academy works to further science and its use for the general welfare by bringing together the most qualified individuals to deal with scientific and technological problems of broad significance. Under the terms of its congressional charter...
Page 57 - SCIENCES is a private, honorary organization of more than 800 scientists and engineers elected on the basis of outstanding contributions to knowledge. Established by a Congressional Act of Incorporation signed by Abraham Lincoln on...
Page 83 - The amount of light falling upon a small area of a surface is measured as the illumination on that area. This incident light is generally reflected in all directions by the surface, and its directional distribution is determined by the properties of the surface and the manner in which the light strikes the surface. The apparent luminance of the area on the surface is determined by the amount of light reflected toward the observer's eye.